Courses & Workshops for Adults

If you’re interested in learning new or further developing existing practical art skills, you’re in the right place. Our eclectic mix of hands-on, studio-based adult courses run on different days and times, and are open to students of all ages and skill levels.

At Rosetta we firmly believe that art enriches life and can bring joy and purpose to many.

Re-registration is required for each term. Materials lists will be provided to students before or on the first day of class (course materials kits will be available for purchase). Models fee may be required. For details see our Terms & Conditions or contact us.

Course Details & Registration

Independent Studio

Intermediate-Advanced

If you wish to improve your drawing/painting skills while developing original ideas, this course may be perfect for you.

In our Independent Studio you will be mentored individually. Our small classes allow for each student to receive plenty of one-to-one feedback every week, together with specific instruction and demonstration of technique and process.

Important relevant works of known artists and art periods may be brought to your attention in order to illuminate a wider context for your idea, or to better understand composition, colour and other important elements of art-making process.

Term: 9 weeks (January 7 – March 9)

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Watercolour Painting

Beginner-Intermediate

If you wish to develop your watercolour skills and paint with a greater sense of confidence, this may be the course for you.

All of the essential aspects of the watercolour painting process will be covered. Working mainly from observation, you will be able to study watercolour techniques, colour mixing and application—all of which will be taught and demonstrated. When necessary, instruction may be adapted to help you further develop technically as well as conceptually.

Works by important watercolour artists will be shown and their processes discussed. A small class size allows for plenty of one-to-one with your instructor, which is an important part of this course. A materials list may be provided.

Class Time: Tuesday, 10:00am – 1:00pm | CLOSED

Course Length: 9weeks (January 7 – March 9)

Fee: $432 +HST

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Drawing & Painting

Beginner-Intermediate

In a hands-on studio environment, you will learn essential skills in drawing and painting.

Working mainly from observation, you will learn how to express and articulate what you see using line, tone, colour, and texture. You will learn how to achieve a sense of form, depth, and distance using techniques such as perspective and foreshortening, proportion measurement, tonal values, and different colour properties.

Composition building will be addressed and techniques in colour mixing, paint application, and canvas/ground preparation will be taught and practiced. Emphasis will be on more traditional subject matter and approaches to art-making.

Course Length: 9weeks (January 7 – March 9)

Fee: $432 +HST

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Drawing for Beginners

Beginner–Intermediate

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to draw or improve your existing drawing skills, but don’t know where to begin, this course may be perfect for you.

In a hands-on studio environment, you will learn essential skills in drawing. Working mainly from observation, you will learn how to record and articulate what you see using line, tone and texture in order to achieve a sense of form, depth, distance and movement. You will be introduced to various drawing techniques such as gestures, contour, perspective and foreshortening, proportion measurements, tonal value scale and more. When necessary, instruction may be adapted to help you further develop technically as well as conceptually.

Emphasis will be on traditional subject matter and approaches to drawing. Samples and references will be shown and discussed. A small class size allows for plenty of one-to-one with your instructor, which is an important part of this course. A materials list may be provided.

Class Time: Thursday, 7:00pm – 10:00pm | CLOSED

Course Length: 9 weeks (January 7 – March 9)

Fee: $432 +HST

Oil & Acrylic Painting

Beginner-Intermediate

This is a hands-on studio course for those who wish to establish or further develop their oil and acrylic painting skills.

Instruction will include lessons and practical exercises on composition, tonal painting, colour mixing and colour application techniques. Different uses of colour such as emotional, descriptive, expressionist and so on will be discussed and illustrated.

Students may decide to pick their own images and subject matter, but a still life setup will be provided each week for observational study. When necessary, instruction may be adapted to help you further develop technically as well as conceptually.

Total beginners are welcome! A small class size allows for plenty of one-to-one with your instructor, which is an important part of this course. A materials list may be provided.

Course Length: 9weeks (January 7 – March 9)

Fee: $432 +HST

Painting from Photographs

Beginner-Advanced

It is not simple to paint from a photograph, as the result is often a disappointing flatness and dullness. This course will teach you what it takes to translate a photo image into a painting. You will learn, hands-on, how to “read” a photo, and how to select and correctly interpret the visual information captured by the camera. When necessary, instruction may be adapted to help you further develop technically as well as conceptually.

Previous drawing and painting experience is a plus, but not a requirement for this course. A small class size allows for plenty of one-to-one with your instructor, which is an important part of this course. A materials list may be provided.

Class Time: Thursday, 7:00pm – 10:00pm | CLOSED

Course Length: 9weeks (January 7 – March 9)

Fee: $432 +HST

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Abstract Painting

Beginner-Intermediate

This course will introduce you to the dynamic world of abstraction and non-representational art. Investigate and create works in different abstract genres, learning different techniques and approaches to achieve depth, mood, form, space, texture and movement. Learn how to develop your own colour palette and subject matter through exercises in colour and composition. When necessary, instruction may be adapted to help you further develop technically as well as conceptually.

Total beginners are welcome! A small class size allows for plenty of one-to-one with your instructor, which is an important part of this course. A materials list may be provided. A materials list may be provided.

Course Length: 9weeks (January 7 – March 9)

Fee: $432 +HST

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Landscape Painting

Beginner–Intermediate

Different approaches, styles and techniques in landscape painting, from traditional to contemporary will be explored in this course. Learn the fundamentals of landscape composition, including space, depth, distance, size, proportion and perspective. Emphasis will be placed on composition, colour mixing, paint application and image building flow, from start to finish. Personal style development will be encouraged, and you will receive plenty of one-to-one attention in our small-sized class.

Examples of famous artists will be shown, and demonstrations of techniques will be provided when appropriate. Class critiquing is an important part of this course. A materials list may be provided.

Class Time: Wednesday, 12:30pm – 3:30pm | CLOSED

Course Length: 9weeks (January 7 – March 9)

Fee: $432 +HST

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